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Male octopuses have a favourite arm that they mostly use for sex

The third right arm of male octopuses has a specialised role in mating, and the creatures take extra care to avoid damaging it or losing it to a predator

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First glimpse of sperm whale birth reveals teamwork to support newborn

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Fossils discovered in Egypt may be the closest ancestor of all apes

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A variety of jungle animals all use one type of tree as a latrine

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Sebastian Di Domenico, Colombia, Shortlist, Latin America Professional Award, Sony World Photography Awards 2026 The Andean bear is the only bear species in South America and is listed as ?Vulnerable? on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. In Colombia, the largest population of the species can be found just two hours? drive from Bogota, close to Chingaza National Park. While these curious animals are more herbivorous than many other bear species, they will occasionally kill cattle which attracts more bears into the area and increasingly puts them in contact with locals and visitors. Tourism initiatives and education might hold the key to ensuring a safe future for one of the most important Andean bear populations in Colombia.

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Rare Andean bear captured in stunning photograph

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Oldest known dog extends the genetic history of our canine companions

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King penguins are thriving in a warmer climate, but it may not last

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Orcas may be to blame for some mass dolphin strandings

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'Singing' dogs may show the evolutionary roots of musicality

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Ancient 'weirdo' reptile graduated from 4 legs to 2 in adolescence

Sonselasuchus cedrus, discovered in fossils from Arizona, was a crocodile relative from the Triassic period that grew into an ostrich-like adult

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The best new popular science books of March 2026

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Two marsupials believed extinct for 6000 years found alive

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The secret of how cats twist in mid-air to land on their feet

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Top predators still prowled the seas after the biggest mass extinction

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